This was writtten for my next-door-neighbor Bonnie Terry’s birthday on Hotel Sirene, Poros stationery.
On April 29, 1999 we were traveling in Greece together on a University of Chicago tour on Greek Classic Theatre led by U of C scholar Nicholas Rudall - an expert in ancient Greek drama and producer of theatre productions in this genre.
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Roaming in an ancient land
Bonnie has things well in hand!
But questions do arise, you see,
On who is who in history!
Gods a’plenty on the loose,
Wise Athena, Lusty Zeus,
While none grow older, some grow wiser,
(And some eat kids for appetizers!)
Were the gods who fill these pages,
Products of creative sages?
Or do they now view earthly sights,
From Old Olympus’ lofty heights?
These questions, and some more we think,
Will find response in book and drink!
Athena joins us in this toast:
Happy Birthday, Bonnie, you’re the most!
Joan (with flower picture!)
